Table Of Contents
- When is the Festa Major de Gràcia 2025?
- Inaugural Proclamation
- The Festa Major poster
- Decorated streets and guarnits de Festa Major
- Which was the winning street for the best decoration of the Fiestas de Gràcia 2025?
- The main venues of the Festa Major
- Quiet night and inclusive activities
- Program and main activities of the Festes de Gràcia 2025
- Lilac itineraries to avoid macho violence.
- Transportation during the festivities
- Where to eat in Fiestas de Gràcia
The Vila de Gràcia is getting ready to live this August a new edition of its emblematic Festa Major de Gràcia 2025, the most popular and expected popular celebration of all the neighborhoods of Barcelona. From August 15 to 21, the streets of this iconic neighborhood will once again be transformed with spectacular decorations, live music, concerts and activities for the whole family, consolidating one of the most beloved and authentic traditions of the city.
In this edition, the Festes de Gràcia 2025 put special emphasis on neighborhood coexistence and social inclusion, focusing on the participation of vulnerable groups. The Festa Major Foundation together with the District of Gràcia have designed new measures to recover the community character of the festival, reduce crowds and minimize inconvenience, while expanding the spaces and activities adapted for people with special sensitivities and needs.
By the way, if you want to know, apart from the festivities of Gracia, when are all the major festivals of the city, see our article where we tell you about all of them.
We tell you everything you need to know, from the town crier to the latest news of the Festa Major.
When is the Festa Major de Gràcia 2025?
The long-awaited Festa Major de Gràcia 2025 will be held from August 15 to 21, with a week full of music, street art, activities for all ages and the traditional decorated streets contest that turns the neighborhood into a unique visual spectacle in Barcelona.
On August 18 will be the Nit Tranquila, the night without noise that was introduced last year, and on August 19 will be the awards ceremony for the winning street.
Inaugural Proclamation
The inaugural proclamation will take place on August 14 and will be delivered by art historian Maria Garganté, who will share her vision of the history and identity of Gràcia from the district’s balcony in Plaça de la Vila. This event will mark the official start of the celebrations and will give way to a week full of activities for all audiences.
The Festa Major poster
The poster of the Festa Major de Gràcia 2025 is the work of Manuela Serrat Crehuet, illustrator from Maresme and winner of the 32nd poster contest. After being a finalist in 2024, this year she has won the prize thanks to an image full of vitality and color.
The illustration conveys the energy and diversity of Gràcia with characters such as devils, musicians, families and the iconic Torradet and Gresca. Each figure represents small stories that together capture the festive and community spirit of the neighborhood.
Decorated streets and guarnits de Festa Major
Of course, one of the main attractions of the Festa Major de Gràcia are its decorated streets and guarnits. As every year, the streets will compete to see who has the best costume.
However, to avoid crowds, the prize-giving date has been moved to August 19, during the week and two days before the end of the festivities, to avoid crowding the winning streets.
From the Bergatron of Berga street, inspired by the movie Tron, to the camping that will be set up in the Plaça del Nord or the Mayan jungle of Verdi street, the costumes promise as much as every year.
We tell you in our article all the decorated streets of the neighborhood and the themes of each one.
Fire in the decoration of Verdi Street
The decoration of Verdi Street suffered a fire in the early hours of Sunday, August 17, which caused the entire decoration to be destroyed. The reasons for the fire are under investigation, but it is suspected that it may have been arson.
Members of other commissions have turned out in support of the street, and have brought different elements that have allowed the construction of a solidarity “decoration” that remains, sadly, as a reminder of the fire.
In addition, several streets have covered their decorations in solidarity with the affected street.
Which was the winning street for the best decoration of the Fiestas de Gràcia 2025?
In a year marked by the fire of the decoration of Verdi del Mig street, the decoration contest was won by Progrés street for its Progrefoc decoration, a tribute to the festive culture of fire in Gràcia. We tell you the second and third classified and the prizes awarded in our article.
The main venues of the Festa Major
Plaça del Sol
The Plaça del Folk with the program of the Centre Artesà Tradicionàrius and activities organized by the Fundació Festa Major de Gràcia. In this space there will be mainly concerts in the evenings and family musical performances during the day.
Plaça de les Dones del 36
It presents a program with contributions from the Women’s Council, El Culturista and the Orfeó Gracienc. In this space there will be circus activities, family concerts, dance shows and dance workshops, among others.
There will also be festive programming in Gràcia facilities such as the Vila de Gràcia Library, the Ateneu de Fabricació and in the sustainable party space, where there will be activities to raise awareness about the need to recycle and care for the natural world.
Espai de la Calma
Organized by the Cercle de Gràcia, it is a space to enjoy outdoor dinners and some theatrical performances.
Espai de la Gent Gran
Organized by the Festa Major de Gràcia Foundation and the Casal de Gent Gran de Gràcia, it offers workshops, dances, community meals and activities specially designed for this group.
Espai del Passeig de Sant Joan
Party space where it is possible to dance swing or enjoy the animalistic party.
Plaça Joanic
This square is full of disciplines such as traditional dance, contemporary dance, world dance, swing, theater and circus. Among the performances are the Esbart Vila de Gràcia show on the night of August 16, the postponed Aplec de la Sardana de la Vila de Gràcia to be held on August 17, or the multi-confessional act of the festival on August 18. Also the show created especially to reflect on the unwanted loneliness on August 21 in the afternoon, and the exhibitions of Latin and Hawaiian dances.
Plaça Manuel Torrente
Tasta Gràcia Gastronomic Space. This space, organized by the organization El Cargol Graciós, will be a quiet and low-intensity place to develop gastronomic activities in a festive atmosphere.
Quiet night and inclusive activities
Since last year, the Fiestas de Gracia have a “Quiet Night” to lower the volume of the party and facilitate coexistence and return the celebration to the neighbors, after several years in which the massive influx has denatured the local spirit of the festa major.
It will be on August 18, during which no concerts or activities with amplified music will be held. This measure seeks to improve coexistence with neighbors who do not participate in night activities and reduce the influx of people in this time slot.
As last year, the Festa Major de Gràcia 2025 is committed to an inclusive program that guarantees the participation of all people. Spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility are enabled in the main events such as the opening speech, the cercavila, the awards ceremony and the castellera day, recommending to arrive in advance to ensure a place.
In addition, there are audio and speech systems for the visually impaired, and services such as motxilles vibratòries and magnetic rings for the hearing impaired.
Inclusive activities include concerts with sign language interpretation, oral storytelling shows with visual support and dance workshops for people with functional diversity. There are also audio-described guided tours and tours adapted for people with deafness, with prior registration. These initiatives reflect the festival’s commitment to accessibility and coexistence, seeking that tradition and popular culture can be enjoyed by all without barriers.
Program and main activities of the Festes de Gràcia 2025
The program of the Festes de Gràcia is huge, with hundreds of activities, and we can not summarize them all.
Start of the festival
The festival starts with the traditional proclamation and the decoration of the streets that characterize it.
- August 14: Inaugural proclamation by Maria Garganté.
- Carrers Guarnits: 23 streets decorated, the same as last year.
Popular culture
The essence of the Festa Major is lived in its traditions and popular acts, with gegants, decorated streets…
- August 15: Matí de Festa Major and cercavila of popular culture.
- 16th August: Homage to Sant Roc.
- 17th of August:
- Diada Castellera (Castellers de Vilafranca, Xiquets de Reus, Castellers de Gràcia).
- La Convidada de los Gegants de Gràcia with Geganters de Terrassa as guests.
- August 19: Passejada de Gegantons and awards ceremony of the decorated streets contest.
- 20th August: Diada Castellera de Completes – Mike Lane.
- August 21: Cercavila Toca Dormir and correfocs for children and adults.
Main festive spaces
The emblematic places of the neighborhood are filled with music, art and gastronomy for all tastes.
- Plaça del Sol: Plaça del Folk, with traditional music concerts and family activities.
- Plaça de les Dones del 36: Shows, family concerts and workshops.
- Plaça d’en Joanic: Performing arts.
- Plaça de Manuel Torrente: Gastronomic activities.
Programming in facilities
The cultural centers and public spaces of the neighborhood host proposals for all audiences and sensibilities.
- Vila de Gràcia Library: Children’s storytelling, workshop and music-poetry recital.
- Ateneu de Fabricació: Workshops on advanced technologies and climate change.
- Espai de festa sostenible (carrer d’Abdó Terradas, 4): Activities to promote environmental awareness.
Special Radio Gràcia broadcast
The neighborhood radio will be on the street with special programs, interviews and live music.
- From August 14 to 21, with interviews, live music and special programs.
Activities against unwanted loneliness: The Festa Major joins the fight against loneliness with activities to promote meeting and social awareness.
- August 18: Collective Trivia game at the Plaça de les Dones del 36.
- August 21: Informative installation in the Plaça d’en Joanic to break stigmas.
Historical Memory
A space to remember and pay tribute to the generations that have made this celebration great and to the historical memory of the neighborhood.
- August 17: Unveiling of commemorative plaques in carrer de la Fraternitat and plaça de la Vila.
- Guided visits to the Torre del Rellotge and air-raid shelters in Diamant and Revolució squares.
Fairs:
Craft and amusement fairs complete the festive offer for all audiences.
- Plaça de la Virreina (14-21 August): Craft fair.
- Plaça del Diamant (15-21 August): Craft fair.
- Jardinets de Gràcia (12-25 August): Amusement fair.
Festigàbal 2025
On August 15 and 16, starting at 8:00 pm, Festigàbal will be held at the Jardins de la Sedeta (Carrer de Sicília, 321). This free festival, organized by Heliogàbal, will feature performances by groups such as Lima Negra, Me & the Bees, Ciutat, Hadren, Maig, Killin’ Cactuz, Casero, CORTE! and DJs such as Ryna and Coco.
Full program
To know all the activities in detail we recommend consulting the full program of the festivities.
Lilac itineraries to avoid macho violence.
The Gràcia 2024 Festa Major will have a Lilac Point in the Plaça de la Revolució, which will offer advice, information and support to make in front of possible situations of abuse or macho and LGTBI-phobic aggression.
In addition, this year again established by the Guardia Urbana and Mossos d’Esquadra three safe routes to prevent any kind of criminal behavior and against sexual freedom:
- Itinerary 1: Plaça de Lesseps – Gran de Gràcia – Diagonal
- Itinerary 2: Plaça de Gala Placídia – Trav. Gràcia – Joanic – Bruniquer
- Itinerary 3: Lesseps Square – Torrent de la Olla – Corsica
In terms of prevention , the point of attention and advice on drugs aimed at young people, located in the Plaza de la Revolució, is also consolidated. If last year this point consisted of a pilot test for three days, this year the service is extended for the seven days of Fiesta Mayor.
Transportation during the festivities
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For years now, crowds have been recurring during the festivities, so a special device has been set up to avoid this, and the city council recommends the use of public transport.
Circulation in the decorated streets
Auxiliary one-way devices will be enabled in the streets where more people are concentrated to facilitate circulation. A measure that serves to ensure optimal safety conditions, accessibility to different spaces and improve traffic flow within the streets…
Road traffic
From 15 to 21 August, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., general traffic circulation will be restricted within the perimeter formed by Passeig de Gràcia, c. Gran de Gràcia, pl. Lesseps (sea side), travesera de Dalt, c. Escorial, travesera de Gràcia, c. Bailén and c. Córcega. Corsica.
Metro
The Barcelona Metro will provide uninterrupted service for two consecutive nights, from Friday 15 at 5:00 am until Sunday 17 at 24:00 pm, and auxiliary one-way devices will be enabled in the streets where more people are concentrated to facilitate the circulation.
Where to eat in Fiestas de Gràcia
In this article we have a complete list of wineries where to have a good vermouth in the neighborhood of Gràcia, with a dozen top alternatives to take the first drink before going out to party. So if you want to start with deu mana, this is your place.